Life before keto: 

When Alexander first went to Canada in 2008, he gained a lot of weight. He always had the goal to live a healthy lifestyle after he saw his father pass away from a myocardial infarction at age 54. He has a family history of cancer and heart problems. 

Discovering keto: 

Alexander found out about Dr. Berg’s videos from his friend Teddy and learned a lot about fat-storing hormones, sugar, GMOs, carbohydrates, and more. “My coworkers say I talk like a doctor now,” says Alexander with a laugh. And while these same coworkers weren’t supportive at first, Alexander says he now sees them eating their vegetables after seeing his success. 

Health improvements: 

After just a few months of watching Dr. Berg’s videos, Alexander went from 93 kgs (205 lbs.) to 84 kgs (185 lbs.), losing 9 kg (20 lbs.).  

“The results keep me going,” Alexander explains. “My wife is very supportive, and I feel so good. More focused at work and less tired during the day. Keto is my way of life now.” 

“The best part is the feeling,” says Alexander. “I love how I look. too, but there’s nothing like feeling this good!” 

Challenges: 

Learning to properly prepare his food has been Alexander’s biggest challenge. With keto, making sure all your food is fully washed and safe to eat is important. “I wish I would’ve taken probiotics from the beginning as well,” he says. “It would’ve made it easier to digest vegetables that my system wasn’t yet used to.” 

Advice for someone starting keto: 

Now, Alexander does juice fasts and his advice to those just starting out with keto and intermittent fasting is to stay away from sugar and carbs as much as possible until you’re adapted to burning fat.  

Favorite Exercise:  

Alexander has joined the “Abs After 40” program. 

Favorite Keto Recipe:  

Kale shakes of all kinds. 

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